The Bengal standard is the description of the features that define the breed’s looks and structure.

The standard describes features such as size and profile of the head; shape, size, and placement of the ears; nose profile; chin appearance; neck proportion and length; tail length; musculature. The description of the coat pattern and markings includes color and the presence of rosettes or spots or marbled pattern.

1. Coat patterns and markings: Distinct horizontally aligned

or random spots in extreme contrast to background color.

Rosettes very desirable. No vertical stripes. Spotted belly.

Bold chin-strap and mascara markings desirable. Marbled

Markings should be uniquely different with as little bull’s-

eye as possible.

2. Bridge of nose extends above eyes.

3. Broad muzzle, prominent whisker pads.

4. Medium, small ears. Rounded tips.

5. Large, oval, almost round wide set eyes.

6. Proportionally long , thick muscular neck.

7. Muscular legs and torso.

8. Back legs slightly longer than front.

9. Large, round feet.

10. Tail thick and tapered. Round very dark tip.

This is a good representation of the TICA Bengal Standard